Kalkofen - Weiler, Germany, BW
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Tante.Hossi
N 48° 26.405 E 008° 54.584
32U E 493324 N 5365220
At the so-called 'Siebentäler', a valley between Bad Niedernau and Weiler, Germany, Baden-Württemberg exists an old historical oven für limestone. It can be found at the 'Ziegelhütte'.
Waymark Code: WMP387
Location: Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Date Posted: 06/22/2015
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Marine Biologist
Views: 4

At the so-called 'Siebentäler', a valley between Bad Niedernau and Weiler, Germany, Baden-Württemberg exists an old historical oven für limestones. It can be found at the 'Ziegelhütte'.

In 1658 a oven for bricks has been built. It was in use until 1906. Then a new oven for limestones was built. It was in use until 1957.

The temperature inside the oven was 900°.

There's an information board about the oven.
The oven itself is protected by a wooden roof.
Type of Oven / Kiln: Lime / Limestone

Status: Historical Site

Operating Dates: 1906-1957

Additional Coordinate: Not Listed

Additional Coordinate Description: Not listed

Website: Not listed

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